ALA Annual Conference – Washington D.C.
Posted: February 12, 2007 Filed under: Opportunities: Conferences Comments OffThe ALA Annual Conference is a great place to advance your career and connect with a wide variety of new colleagues from around the world.
ALA is focused on making your conference experience rewarding. In addition to the hundreds of programs and networking opportunities at Annual, special events and programs for first-time conference attendees have been set up to help you ‘do’ conference right.
First time attendees will be matched up with an ALA Ambassador to help you personally make connections to programs, people and places before conference. Get expert advice on programs to attend, exhibitors to visit, parties to frequent, and ways to get the most out of conference.
ALA Divisions and Round Tables will be sponsoring 101 programs throughout the conference to help you navigate programs, meetings and exhibits based on the kind of work you want do, or the type of library where you plan to work. First-time attendees will also receive special invitations to receptions sponsored by exhibitors and library vendors.
Student members of ALA receive significantly discounted rates for the conference. ALA Student Members can register before March 2nd, 2007 for only $85.00! If you are not currently a member of ALA, Student Membership only costs $28.00 per year. Save nearly $100.00 by joining
Registration rates:
Early Bird (til 3/2/07): $85
Advance (til 5/18): $110
Onsite: $120
Dorm housing will be available in D.C. Hostels and other less expensive housing options are available as well. Please visit the two sites below for more information or to register:
Conference website (membership and registration, hotel maps, travel info, etc.):
http://www.ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/annual/2007a/home.htm
Annual Conference Wiki (info from local people and long timers):
http://wikis.ala.org/annual2007/index.php/Main_Page
For job seekers, the New Members Round Table (NMRT) offers free resume review services at the Placement Center. Pre-register for the Placement Center to review the list of libraries that are hiring, and come prepared to meet prospective employers. Connect with your future career today at ALA Annual Conference.
Special events this year include the World Premier of “The Hollywood Librarian: Librarians in Cinema and Society“. Get involved in “The Insider’s Guide to Capitol Hill“, “Library Day on the Hill“, and volunteer projects as part of “Librarians Build Communities.” Hundreds of programs on nearly every topic in library services are offered.
VRA-TX
Posted: February 12, 2007 Filed under: Opportunities: Meetings, Professional Associations Comments OffPosted in Images, the VRA Newsletter:
VRA-TX and the surrounding states (really Oklahoma) are looking for a few people to create interest in this chapter. We need a secretary, a treasurer, a chair, members, the works! If you are interested please email Merriann Bidgood and let’s do something about it. We are looking for donations for the chapter basket.
2007 National Conference of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums
Posted: February 12, 2007 Filed under: Opportunities: Calls for Papers, Opportunities: Conferences Comments OffThis is a quick reminder that the Call for Proposals for the 2007 National
Conference of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums closes on February 28.
To submit a proposal, or for more information about Exhibit Space,
Sponsorship Opportunities, Registration, Scholarship Opportunities, or other conference information, please visit:
http://www.tribalconference.org
We are also looking for recommendations for storytellers, musicians, and
keynote speakers. We are planning two evening events at which American
Indian performers will be featured. We also intend to have an author area
at the conference and need your recommendations for authors you feel should
be included.
Contact Susan Feller, Conference Director, with questions.
Assistant Librarian, Marquand Library of Art & Archaeology, Princeton
Posted: February 12, 2007 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffAssistant Librarian, Marquand Library of Art & Archaeology
Princeton University Library
Princeton, New Jersey
Requisition # 0700037
The Princeton University Library, one of the world’s most respected research institutions, serves a diverse community of 6,600 students and 1,100 faculty members with more than 6 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, and 2 million nonprint items. The holdings in its central library and 15 specialized libraries range from ancient papyri and incunabula to the most advanced electronic databases and digital collections. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. More information can be found at the Library’s Web site: http://libweb.princeton.edu
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Wayne State Art Librarianship Program, MI
Posted: February 12, 2007 Filed under: Education: LIS Programs, Opportunities: Professional Development, Opportunities: Scholarships Comments OffRecruiting and Educating the 21st Century Fine and Performing Arts Librarian
The Wayne State University Libraries and the Library and Information Science program have establish a Detroit-based collaborative with local cultural institutions to provide a broad approach to educating new librarians about fine and performing arts librarianship. This program is designed to prepare students for professional library and information specialist positions in fine and performing arts and related libraries and information centers.
Partners include the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Opera Theatre, the Wayne State University Libraries and the Wayne State University Library and Information Science Program.
Stipends will be used to attract twelve individuals to the field of fine and performing arts librarianship and place them in mentor relationships with senior librarians. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
ArchNet Digital Library
Posted: February 12, 2007 Filed under: Images Comments Off
52,000 Images and Counting! |
The image collections of the ArchNet Digital Library has passed the 50,000 benchmark, and are increasing every day!
Accompanied by 3,850 scholarly articles and files, the images illustrate 5,200 historic and contemporary buildings and urban projects in ninety-eight countries around the world.
The latest additions include 182 images of Nairobi, Kenya, donated by Brian McMorrow, Christopher Newell and Al-Karim Walli.
